Pet house structure

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a pet house structure that includes a bottom plate, side plates, a top cover and a plurality of profiles, wherein the side plates and the plurality of profiles are alternately connected to define and form a frame of a polygonal structure, wherein at least one of the side plate of the frame is provided with a passage, wherein the bottom plate and the top cover are connected to the plurality of profiles of the frame through fastening devices, wherein each of the profiles has a mounting cavity extending along its length direction, the mounting cavity is equipped with an inner plug, and wherein the bottom plate and the top cover are connected with the inner plug through the fastening device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of pet appliances, and inparticular to a pet house structure.

Description of Related Art

With the development of society and improvement of living standards,pets have become an important part of people's lives. Because smallliving space for a family in cities is not conducive to the life of catsand their natural habits, some cat climbing frames are developed inresponse to this problem and to satisfy the cat's active nature.Meanwhile, in order to save space, cat climbing frames includes morefunctions. For example, a cat house can be arranged on the cat climbingframe, so that the cat climbing frame can function as a cat house, asdisclosed in patent 201310749312.8; however, cat houses are not easy toclean. If a pet cat stays in a dirty cat house for too long, itsphysical and mental health will deteriorate. In order to solve the abovetechnical problem, Chinese Patent CN201620095658.X provides amulti-story cat house, which includes a bottom plate and a cat housearranged on the bottom plate, wherein the cat house includes a topplate, a base, side plates and fixing components; the top plate, thebase and the side plates define and form a rest cavity; the top plateand the base are detachably and fixedly connected to the side platesthrough the fixing components. The side plate includes a detachableplate with an L-shaped cross-section. However, because the bottom plateand the top plate are respectively fixedly connected by the fixingcomponents (screws) and the connection is easy to loosen and not firm,the overall structural strength of the cat house is low. In addition,the design of the side plate is not convenient for storage and takes upa large space. Accordingly, the transportation cost of the cat house isrelatively high.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An objective of the application is to provide a pet house structure withstronger joining. A frame assembly structure of the pet house is simplerand more convenient than the existing three-piece installationstructure. Moreover, the pet house is of a detachable design, so thatthe pet house is easy to disassemble and clean on the one hand, and canbe stored in a smaller space on the other hand, thus reducing thetransportation costs greatly; in addition, because of the quickdisassembly and assembly design of the pet house, users can alsochoose/match different styles of side plates according to theirpreferences during use, thus achieving an effect of DIY and beingcontributive to satisfying the different needs of users.

The above technical objective of the application is achieved as follow.A pet house structure, comprising a bottom plate, side plates, a topcover, and profiles, wherein the side plates and the profiles arealternately connected to define and form a frame of a polygonalstructure; at least one side plate of the frame is provided with apassage; the bottom plate and the top cover are connected to theprofiles of the frame through fastening devices, so that the bottomplate, the frame and the top cover form a pet house.

Further, the profile has a mounting cavity extending along its lengthdirection, the mounting cavity is equipped with an inner plug therein,and the bottom plate and the top cover are connected with the inner plugthrough the fastening device so that the bottom plate, the frame and thetop cover form the pet house.

Further, the profile is provided with two sets of locking grooves, andtwo ends of the side plate are each provided with a locking protrusionthat matches the locking groove of the adjacent profile.

Further, the inner plug and the mounting cavity of the profile 4 are ininterference fit or the inner plug and the profile are integrally formedand connected.

Further, the fastening device is configured as a screw, and an upper endsurface and a lower end surface of the inner plug are each provided witha thread matching the screw.

Further, the profile is made of aluminum or plastic.

Further, an outer side of the side plate of the frame is provided with aplush cloth.

Further, support legs are arranged around a bottom of the pet house.

Further, a top end of the pet house is provided with an upright post, ahemp rope is wound on an outer periphery of the upright post, and aceiling is arranged at an upper end of the upright post.

Further, there are a plurality of pet houses, and the pet houses arestaggered upward in a stacked manner; a base plate extends from a bottompet house, and the base plate is provided with a support columnsupporting an upper pet house.

In summary, the application has the following advantages.

A pet house structure is designed as follows: side plates and profilesdefine and form a frame, an inner plug is installed in the profile, andthe profile is connected to the inner plug by a fastening device, sothat a bottom plate, the frame and a top cover form a pet house. Thisdesign has a compact structure and a strong joints so that the pet househas a relatively higher overall structural strength. The frame assemblystructure of the pet house is simpler and more convenient than theexisting three-piece installation structure. Moreover, the pet house isof a detachable design, so that the pet house is easy to be disassembledand clean on the one hand, and can be stored in a smaller space on theother hand, thus reducing the transportation costs significantly; inaddition, because of the quick disassembly and assembly design of thepet house, users can also choose or match different styles of sideplates according to their preferences, thus achieving an effect of DIYand being contributive to satisfying the different needs of users.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a profile according to the firstembodiment of the application.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a second embodiment in the application.

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a frame according to thesecond embodiment in the application.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part A of the application.

FIG. 6 is another schematic structural diagram of a profile according tothe second embodiment of the application.

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a fifth embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a sixth embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 11 is a schematic structural diagram of a seventh embodiment in theapplication.

FIG. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of an eighth embodiment in theapplication.

In the figures: 1. bottom plate; 2. side plate; 21. passage; 22. lockingprotrusion; 23. plush cloth; 3. top cover; 4. profile; 41. mountingcavity; 42. locking groove; 43. threaded hole; 5. frame; 6, inner plug;7, fastening device; 8, pet house; 81, support leg; 82, upright post;83, ceiling; 84, base plate; 85, top plate; 86, connecting post; 87,springboard.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The application will be further described below with reference to theaccompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 12 , in a first embodiment, a pet house structureincludes a bottom plate 1, side plates 2, a top cover 3 and profiles 4;the side plates 2 and the profiles 4 are alternately connected to defineand form a frame 5 of a polygonal structure. Specifically, the profile 4is provided with two sets of locking grooves 42; two ends of the sideplate 2 are each provided with a locking protrusion 22 that matches thelocking groove 42 of the adjacent profile 4; at least one side plate 2of the frame 5 is provided with a passage 21; the bottom plate 1 and thetop cover 3 are connected to the profiles 4 of the frame 5 throughfastening devices 7, so that the bottom plate 1, the frame 5 and the topcover 3 form a pet house 8. Specifically, an upper end surface and alower end surface of the profile 4 are each provided with a threadedhole 43, and the bottom plate 1 and the top cover 3 are fixedlyconnected to the profiles 4 by screws.

In a second embodiment, the profile 4 has a mounting cavity 41 extendingalong its length direction, and the mounting cavity 41 is equipped withan inner plug 6 therein. In the application, the inner plug 6 and themounting cavity 41 of the profile 4 are in interference fit, the bottomplate 1 and the top cover 3 are connected with the inner plug 6 throughthe fastening device 7 so that the bottom plate 1, the frame 5 and thetop cover 3 form a pet house 8. Certainly, in other embodiments, theinner plug 6 and the profile 4 may also be integrally formed andconnected.

The fastening device 7 is configured as a screw, and an upper endsurface and a lower end surface of the inner plug 6 are each providedwith a thread matching the screw.

In order for the profile 4 to be mass-produced quickly, the profile 4 ismade of aluminum or plastic.

An outer side of the side plate 2 of the frame 5 is provided with aplush cloth 23 used for pet entertainment.

In a third embodiment, support legs 81 are arranged around a bottom ofthe pet house 8, and a height of the pet house 8 can be increased byarranging the support leg 81, so that the pet house 8 can be used as astool.

In a fourth embodiment, a top end of the pet house 8 is provided with anupright post 82, a hemp rope is wound on an outer periphery of theupright post 82, and a ceiling 83 is arranged at an upper end of theupright post 82.

In a fifth embodiment, there are two pet houses 8 which are staggered upand down. A base plate 84 extends from the lower pet house 8; the baseplate 84 is provided with a support column for supporting the upper pethouse 8, and the ceiling 83 is fixedly connected to the upper pet house8 through a support column, and a hemp rope is wound on an outerperiphery of the support column.

In a sixth embodiment, there are a plurality of pet houses 8, and thepet houses 8 are staggered upward in a stacked manner; a base plate 84extends from a bottom pet house 8, and the base plate 84 is providedwith a support column supporting an upper pet house 8.

In a seventh embodiment, there are a plurality of pet houses 8 which arealigned up and down; a top plate 85 is arranged at an upper end of a toppet house 8, the top plate 85 is fixedly installed on the pet house 8through a connecting column 86, and a springboard 87 is arranged betweenadjacent pet houses 8.

In an eighth embodiment, there are three pet houses 8. A top pet house 8is located right above a bottom pet house 8 and is fixedly connected tothe bottom pet house 8 by a support column. A middle pet house 8 isstaggered from the top pet house 8 and the bottom pet house 8. Thebottom pet house 8 is provided with a base plate 84 on a side facing themiddle pet house 8. The base plate 84 is provided with a support columnfor supporting the pet house 8. The middle pet house 8 is provided witha support column, the support column is connected with a top plate 85,and a through hole is formed in the middle of the top plate 85.

In summary, the application has the following beneficial effects.

A pet house structure is designed as follows: side plates 2 and profiles4 define and form a frame 5, an inner plug 6 is installed in the profile4, and the profile 4 is connected to the inner plug 6 by a fasteningdevice 7, so that a bottom plate 1, the frame 5 and a top cover 3 form apet house 8. This design has a compact structure and a firm connectionso that the pet house 8 has a relatively high overall structuralstrength. Moreover, the pet house 8 is of a detachable design, so thatthe pet house is easy to disassemble and clean on the one hand, and canbe stored in a smaller space on the other hand, thus reducing thetransportation costs greatly; in addition, because of the quickdisassembly and assembly design of the pet house, users can alsochoose/match different styles of side plates according to theirpreferences during use, thus achieving an effect of DIY and beingcontributive to satisfying the different needs of users.

The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the application,so any equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with thestructure, features and principles described in the scope of the presentpatent application for the utility model are all included in the scopeof the patent application for the utility model.

1. A pet house structure, comprising a bottom plate (1), side plates(2), a top cover (3) and a plurality of profiles (4), wherein the sideplates (2) and the plurality of profiles (4) are alternately connectedto define and form a frame (5) of a polygonal structure, wherein atleast one of the side plate (2) of the frame (5) is provided with apassage (21), wherein the bottom plate (1) and the top cover (3) areconnected to the plurality of profiles (4) of the frame (5) throughfastening devices (7).
 2. The pet house structure according to claim 1,wherein each of the profiles (4) has a mounting cavity (41) extendingalong its length direction, the mounting cavity (41) is equipped with aninner plug (6), and wherein the bottom plate (1) and the top cover (3)are connected with the inner plug (6) through the fastening device (7).3. The pet house structure according to claim 2, wherein each of theprofiles (4) is provided with two sets of locking grooves (42), andwherein two ends of the side plate (2) are each provided with a lockingprotrusion (22) that matches the locking groove (42) of the adjacentprofile (4).
 4. The pet house structure according to claim 2, whereinthe inner plug (6) and the mounting cavity (41) of each of the profiles(4) are in interference fit, or wherein the inner plug (6) and each ofthe profiles (4) are integrally formed and connected.
 5. The pet housestructure according to claim 2, wherein the fastening device (7) isconfigured as a screw, and wherein an upper end surface and a lower endsurface of the inner plug (6) are each provided with a thread matchingthe screw.
 6. The pet house structure according to of claim 1, whereinthe plurality of profiles (4) is made of aluminum or plastic.
 7. The pethouse structure according to claim 6, wherein an outer side of the sideplate (2) of the frame (5) is provided with a plush cloth (23).
 8. Thepet house structure according to claim 6, further comprising a pluralityof support legs (81) are arranged around a bottom of the pet housestructure.
 9. The pet house structure according to claim 6, wherein atop end of the pet house (8) is provided with an upright post (82),wherein a hemp rope is wound on an outer periphery of the upright post(82), and wherein a ceiling (83) is arranged at an upper end of theupright post (82).
 10. A pet house structure, wherein there are aplurality of pet houses (8), and the pet houses (8) are staggered upwardin a stacked manner; a base plate (84) extends from a bottom pet house(8), and the base plate (84) is provided with a support columnsupporting an upper pet house (8).